Additional Features for Using PowerPoint 2003 with JAWS

Formatting Text

PowerPoint allows you to change the text in a variety of ways. You can change the font, font style, text size and add a variety of effects.

Instructions:

  1. From the slide area, press Enter on the placeholder that contains the text needing to be formatted.
  2. Highlight the text (using Shift + the arrow keys or Home/End) that needs formatting.
  3. Press Alt + O to select the Format menu and press Enter on Font.
  4. Tab through the options and make selections based on your preferences. Many choices are provided for Font, Font Style, Size, Color and Effect. Note that the accurate color descriptions are not read by JAWS.

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